this vehicle is dead, because it is a series drive instead of a launch assist, it will NEVER go commercial, it is WAY too expensive to produce, I worked on it for 5 years, and the EPA spent over 40 million dollars to develop it - just more tax money down the drain, thank Charles Grey
I too have been following Dodge on this. They have plans for a Lifestyle truck that might beneift from the platform and technology. We likely won't see it until 2013 or even 2014. If they come out with something like looks like the Rampage concept that can do 40mpg.. that will be a game changer. Something with fold flat midgate, under bed storage, maybe a cab roof headache rack... Very interest in what's coming.
@cyberpine Well, according to Marchionne, the next gen Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler T&C are suppose to have a hydraulic hybrid model. I can't wait for these vehicles.
Much better than an Electric Hybrid. These fluids are cheap and the components are recyclable unlike many parts of the electric system. Lithium is also highly polluting when being mined and produced.
this vehicle is dead, because it is a series drive instead of a launch assist, it will NEVER go commercial, it is WAY too expensive to produce, I worked on it for 5 years, and the EPA spent over 40 million dollars to develop it - just more tax money down the drain, thank Charles Grey
springhill1958 1 month ago
I would like to see a comparison between this system and the Hybrid electric system.
lawnmowerdude 1 month ago
it's a shame the US is giving (hopefully selling) this technology to UPS and NOT using it on the post office. thats just crazy
chatham2006 8 months ago
I too have been following Dodge on this. They have plans for a Lifestyle truck that might beneift from the platform and technology. We likely won't see it until 2013 or even 2014. If they come out with something like looks like the Rampage concept that can do 40mpg.. that will be a game changer. Something with fold flat midgate, under bed storage, maybe a cab roof headache rack... Very interest in what's coming.
cyberpine 8 months ago
@cyberpine Well, according to Marchionne, the next gen Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler T&C are suppose to have a hydraulic hybrid model. I can't wait for these vehicles.
banstaman 8 months ago
Any chance we will see this in passenger pickups any time soon? Will the hydralic motor be RWD or FWD? How much torque and for how long?
cyberpine 9 months ago
Much better than an Electric Hybrid. These fluids are cheap and the components are recyclable unlike many parts of the electric system. Lithium is also highly polluting when being mined and produced.
flatblackstrat 9 months ago
LOL STUPID KIDS
LutMejiaJ 1 year ago
Good Work UPS!
vu3scd 1 year ago
This idea is outdated. There is a better way. Read my bio.
seaplaneguy1 1 year ago